Instructional Designer – Higher Ed Exp Required

Job Description: • The Instructional Designer creates, develops, and maintains instructional materials to support online, hybrid, and face-to-face delivery of healthcare courses in higher education. • This role ensures course quality, alignment with learning outcomes, and effective use of instructional technologies. • Design and develop courses within the institution’s Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure high-quality student learning experience. • Create engaging instructional content including course overviews, syllabi, learning outcomes, multimedia activities, and assessments. • Build and publish eLearning modules that integrate interactive elements and align with course outcomes. • Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate technical or specialized knowledge into engaging, student-centered learning experiences. • Guide SMEs in applying instructional best practices, align content with program outcomes, and ensure materials are accurate, accessible, and pedagogically sound. • Apply evidence-based instructional strategies grounded in adult learning theory and best practices for higher education. • Ensure curriculum alignment by participating in committee meetings and integrating approved updates into course design. • Review and revise instructional materials to maintain accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. • Document and maintain course resources while contributing to shared training and knowledgebase materials. • Pilot and evaluate new learning technologies and recommend appropriate tools for adoption. • Stay current with instructional design trends and apply knowledge of accessibility, copyright, and compliance requirements. • Support continuous improvement by gathering feedback, analyzing outcomes, and suggesting course enhancements. • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: • Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field. • Minimum of 2 years’ experience designing and delivering higher education courses. • Proficiency with instructional technology and multimedia authoring tools. • Strong knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models. • Experience with course development software and LMS (Canvas experience preferred). • Excellent writing and editing skills for instructional content. • Strong project management and organizational skills. • Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, provide excellent customer service, and adapt to new technologies. • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for online learning (e.g., FERPA, copyright, ADA). • Experience applying learning theory to develop online courses (4+ years preferred). • Higher education administration experience a plus. Benefits: • Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment • 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company • 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday • 401K with a Company Match • Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary • Leadership development and training for career advancement • Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program Apply tot his job